broadcasting to include streaming, social media, podcasts, and community events, while fostering a “teaching hospital” model for the next generation of media professionals.

NOTE: Hiring is contingent upon the execution of the contract between the State of New Jersey and Montclair State University.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and execution of an innovative operational and business plan to transition the station into operations at Montclair and set the path for a digitally-forward, multiplatform media organization.
• Oversee all station operations, including broadcast, streaming, social media platforms, and business functions.
• Expand content distribution beyond traditional broadcast to include YouTube, social media, podcast networks, and live-streaming of community and government events.
• Ensure the newsroom has complete editorial autonomy and adherence to the highest journalistic standards.
• Direct a multi-million dollar operating budget (projected at $6.7M in Year 1) and lead efforts to build diversified, resilient revenue streams, including individual giving, corporate underwriting, and foundation grants.
• In partnership with other direct reports, manage critical relationships with essential operating partners, including NJ Spotlight News/WNET, the NJ Civic Information Consortium, the Center for Cooperative Media, Caucus Educational Corp., ONNJ, and other news and content providers.
• Ensure the station remains in 100% compliance with all New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority and FCC requirements.
• Collaborate with faculty to oversee the integration of student involvement (internships, work-study, and course credit) into professional station operations.
• Ensure the stations have a year-round presence in all 21 New Jersey counties through town halls, listening sessions, and community events.
• Provide direct supervision to the leadership team, including the Programming Director, News Director, Revenue Director, and Administrator.
• Execute strategies to reduce long-term dependency on state appropriations by building an operating reserve and growing the membership base.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum seven years of professional experience in the media industry.
• Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation or executing innovative, multiplatform media strategies.
• Proven ability to manage complex organizations, diverse staff teams, and multi-million dollar budgets.
• Superior communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to build consensus among internal university stakeholders and external community partners.

PREFERRED

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with the technical and legal requirements of public media, including FCC compliance.
• Prior experience in broadcast television or public media management.
• Deep knowledge of the New Jersey media ecosystem, its diverse communities, and its unique geographic challenges.
• Experience working with nonprofit boards and/or other groups on fundraising and development campaigns.
• Experience working within or in partnership with a higher education institution to mentor students and integrate academic missions with professional output.

broadcasting to include streaming, social media, podcasts, and community events, while fostering a “teaching hospital” model for the next generation of media professionals.

NOTE: Hiring is contingent upon the execution of the contract between the State of New Jersey and Montclair State University.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and execution of an innovative operational and business plan to transition the station into operations at Montclair and set the path for a digitally-forward, multiplatform media organization.
• Oversee all station operations, including broadcast, streaming, social media platforms, and business functions.
• Expand content distribution beyond traditional broadcast to include YouTube, social media, podcast networks, and live-streaming of community and government events.
• Ensure the newsroom has complete editorial autonomy and adherence to the highest journalistic standards.
• Direct a multi-million dollar operating budget (projected at $6.7M in Year 1) and lead efforts to build diversified, resilient revenue streams, including individual giving, corporate underwriting, and foundation grants.
• In partnership with other direct reports, manage critical relationships with essential operating partners, including NJ Spotlight News/WNET, the NJ Civic Information Consortium, the Center for Cooperative Media, Caucus Educational Corp., ONNJ, and other news and content providers.
• Ensure the station remains in 100% compliance with all New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority and FCC requirements.
• Collaborate with faculty to oversee the integration of student involvement (internships, work-study, and course credit) into professional station operations.
• Ensure the stations have a year-round presence in all 21 New Jersey counties through town halls, listening sessions, and community events.
• Provide direct supervision to the leadership team, including the Programming Director, News Director, Revenue Director, and Administrator.
• Execute strategies to reduce long-term dependency on state appropriations by building an operating reserve and growing the membership base.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum seven years of professional experience in the media industry.
• Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation or executing innovative, multiplatform media strategies.
• Proven ability to manage complex organizations, diverse staff teams, and multi-million dollar budgets.
• Superior communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to build consensus among internal university stakeholders and external community partners.

PREFERRED

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with the technical and legal requirements of public media, including FCC compliance.
• Prior experience in broadcast television or public media management.
• Deep knowledge of the New Jersey media ecosystem, its diverse communities, and its unique geographic challenges.
• Experience working with nonprofit boards and/or other groups on fundraising and development campaigns.
• Experience working within or in partnership with a higher education institution to mentor students and integrate academic missions with professional output.